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Friday, December 20th, 2024
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Good morning, Rockville. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 20th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Montgomery County's Department of Transportation introduces a new Accessible Design Guide to enhance public space accessibility for over 91,000 residents with disabilities. MoCo360
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A 28-year-old man was arrested for assaulting two police officers during a distress call response in Montgomery Village, later released on a $5,000 bond. MoCo360
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Wootton High School's award-winning choir, directed by Keith Schwartz, delighted with holiday performances of 'Carol of the Bells' and 'Let It Snow' for MCM cameras. Montgomery Community Media
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Montgomery County Public Schools' proposed $3.61 billion budget for FY2026, a 9% increase, receives mixed reactions for its focus on filling existing gaps and prioritizing special education, amidst calls for fiscal restraint. Montgomery Community Media
- ➤ MCPS Superintendent Thomas Taylor addresses the community through a YouTube video to clarify the necessity of the upcoming boundary study impacting 19 local high schools, aiming to manage expansion effectively and with sensitivity. MoCo360
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Montgomery County announces service adjustments for the holidays, including office closures, modified public transport schedules, and shifted trash collection dates for Dec. 25 and Jan. 1. Montgomery Community Media
- ➤ The Maryland Board of Public Works unanimously agreed to extend a contract for electronic benefits services, including SNAP, to avoid service disruption amid a legal dispute over a new contract. WTOP
- ➤ Andrew Friedson reflects on his achievements in enhancing accountability, transparency, and economic development, as well as increasing public participation, during his tenure as Montgomery County Council President. MoCo360
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New Year's Eve Celebration with The Highballers at Hank Dietle's Tavern
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